Paracord 550 Type III

Paracord 550 Type III is a strong, lightweight rope with a diameter of approximately 4 mm, available in a wide range of vibrant colors and patterns. Manufactured in the USA or EU, this original paracord is made from high-quality nylon or polyester, featuring a durable 32-strand woven sheath and 7 soft, twisted inner cores. With a breaking strength of 247 kg (545 lbs), Paracord 550 is perfect for making dog collars, leashes, horse tack, nylon whips, survival gear, and bracelets. Whether you are crafting, repairing, or preparing for outdoor adventures, this versatile paracord offers the reliability and flexibility you need.

► Available by the meter or on rolls starting from 30 meters.

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Paracord (918)

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Paracord 550 Type III (916)

Paracord 550 Coreless (2)

Paracord Mil-Spec Type III (1)

Paracord Mil-Style Type III (1)

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Original Nylon (725)

Tex. PES (58)

Chinese Polyester (52)

US Polyester (42)

Shiny Polyester (28)

Rope diameter

3.8 mm (914)

5 mm (4)

4 mm (1)

Number of strands

32 (915)

36 (3)

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Solid (332)

Multicolor (160)

Diamonds (143)

Stripes (50)

Reflectable (36)

Diamond Snake (35)

Helix DNA (33)

Glitter (32)

Camo (27)

Shockwave (22)

Rope construction

Kernmantle (916)

Coreless (2)

Chocolate Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Walnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Espresso Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Chestnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Mud Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Acid Dark Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Thundercloud Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Charcoal Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Camo Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Steel Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Purple Grey Type III

£0.43

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Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Silver Grey Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III

£0.87

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Blue Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III

£0.87

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Pink Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III

£0.87

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Magic Purple Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Creamy Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Pastel Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Pale Lavender Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Pastel Peach Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Pinky Pink Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Blush Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Light Lime Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m

£10.94

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Dark Olive Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Crocodile - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Army Green Paracord 550 Type III (Colour difference)

£0.25

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Vulcan Fire - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£8.75

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Bright Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.37

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Cerise Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m

£11.08

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Sunset Orange Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Sapphire Blue Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Soft Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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What is Paracord 550?

Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force (in pounds). For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II is also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Type I', 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord. The term "Milspec Paracord" is used for Paracord that is made to the strict U.S. Military specifications and is very suitable for outdoor knotting.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Due to the popularity of the paracord there are now many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. The main reason is that nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.